SNL UK gets a US broadcast
Show to stream on Peacock in the States
12/03/2026 … The British version of Saturday Night Live is to air in the US.
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Thu 12 March 2026
© Matt Crockett Rhys James 'comes up with a way to fix the whole country'
...but you'll need to buy tickets to his newly announced tour to find out what it is
12/03/2026 … Rhys James has announced a 40-date stand-up tour for 2026 and 2027.
John Tothill to tape a Radio 4 stand-up show
'Making a case for debauchery'
12/03/2026 … John Tothill is to record a stand-up show for Radio 4.
Matt Berry to be the voice of the Oscars
12/03/2026 … Matt Berry is to be the voice of this year's Oscars ceremony.
Wed 11 March 2026
© Mark Muldoon Christopher Macarthur-Boyd named as comedy's Next Big Thing
11/03/2026 … Glasgow-based comedian Christopher Macarthur-Boyd has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Next Big Thing award, created to recognise acts deserving more attention.
© VAL Amy Gledhill's comedy 'being developed into a series'
Big plans for stand-up's C4 Blap
11/03/2026 … Amy Gledhill’s comedy pilot Toads is being developed into a full series, it has been reported.
Dara Ó Briain to celebrate the dull
New programme idea now being piloted
11/03/2026 … Dara Ó Briain is piloting a new comedy show seeking the nation’s dullest people.
Leicester Comedy Festival announces its 2026 award winners
11/03/2026 … Leicester Comedy Festival has announced this year’s award winners, honouring comedians including Joz Norris and James Ellis.